I am clawing my way out of the depths...the snow is almost gone which really helps. I've started with a new trainer three times a week whose practice focuses on Fascial Stretch Therapy. I'm hoping she can work on releasing my lower back and hi... Read more

The BLC Challenge is on a between-round hiatus and my team not done well for the last three weigh-ins. It has occurred to me that many people still experience a disconnect between what we are trying to achieve here on SparkPeople and "real life... Read more

For most of my life I was cover girl thin. Being the kind of kid and adult who preferred to be outdoors, I loved being active. As a young mother, we lived in an urban setting in a 3rd floor walk-up; getting off the baby weight was never an iss... Read more

I have been exiled from my team this weekend.....can't post too much on our chat thread but didn't want my BLC friends to miss this!!!
www.runnersworld.com/health/5-ways-running-boosts-brain-power?cm_mmc=Facebook-_-Runne... Read more

Hey Spies! Since we've all enjoyed the ocean views from Myrtle Beach, I'd like to suggest a slight detour along the ocean. Having driven the 95 corridor many times, I always prefer the route I'm suggesting.
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Anyone who has spent time on the QuitNet or gotten support around quitting smoking knows that the above title refers to Not One Puff Ever. It's a kind of mantra that we ex-nicotine addicts share. Another is "You're just a puff away from a pack... Read more

(assignment is to write a letter to our 16 y.o. self)
Dear Judy,
Even though you think that nobody understands you, I'd like to help you put perspective on what you are feeling right now. Sixteen is a difficult age and you are just be... Read more

2013! It's been two years and a month since I quit smoking. As it turns out, smoking was my way of self-medicating my dangerously low heart rate. Even as a kid, my step-mom would complain that I had no energy and would always be sitting down ... Read more

1. I plan to focus on my weakness--SLEEP. I lose weight when I get enough rest. I slack off and eat too much when I don't.
2. Eat enough freggies--If I start my day with a green smoothie, the rest of the meals seem to fall into place.
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